Guitar tone · rock
Mr. Big guitar tone: gear & amp settings
The gear and amp settings behind 5 Mr. Big songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Ibanez PGM100 into Marshall JCM800 2210.
Guitars Mr. Big used
- Ibanez PGM1003 songs
- Ibanez PGM100 (Paul Gilbert Signature, early 1990s, likely PGM100 or PGM300)1 song
- Ibanez FRM100 Paul Gilbert Signature1 song
- Ibanez PGM100 (Paul Gilbert Signature, 1989-1991, likely used on Lean Into It sessions)1 song
Amps Mr. Big used
- Marshall JCM800 22102 songs
- Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 Head1 song
- Marshall JCM800 head (likely 2203 or 2204, classic 1980s/90s studio setup)1 song
- Marshall JCM800 22031 song
- Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 head1 song
6 Mr. Big tones
| Song | Gain |
|---|---|
| Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song) [Minus Bass Version] · solo | 7.5 |
| Green-Tinted Sixties Mind · riff | 6 |
| Just Take My Heart · riff | 5 |
| Nothing But Love · solo | 7.5 |
| Nothing But Love · riff | 0 |
| Take Cover · riff | 7.5 |
Get Mr. Big's tone on your gear
Pick any Mr. Big song and ToneAdapt adapts the original rig to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.
Frequently asked questions
What amp did Mr. Big use?
Across 5 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Marshall JCM800 2210 (2 songs), Marshall Vintage Modern 2266 Head (1 song), Marshall JCM800 head (likely 2203 or 2204, classic 1980s/90s studio setup) (1 song), Marshall JCM800 2203 (1 song).
What guitar did Mr. Big use?
Most often: Ibanez PGM100 (3 songs), Ibanez PGM100 (Paul Gilbert Signature, early 1990s, likely PGM100 or PGM300) (1 song), Ibanez FRM100 Paul Gilbert Signature (1 song), Ibanez PGM100 (Paul Gilbert Signature, 1989-1991, likely used on Lean Into It sessions) (1 song).
How do I get Mr. Big's tone on my amp?
Open any Mr. Big song below to see the original gear and settings, then use ToneAdapt to adapt them to your own guitar, amp, pickups and pedals.